The Sunday herald., 1887-01-30
ODD FELLOWSHIP.

Brother Rutherford d. Hayes, who viii be tecol- |
occupant Of the White House in ihiscliy, was in
stalled as the Noble Grand Of Crohgan Lodge, OF
Fremont ohio, tue first week OF the present month.
brother George s. Kraft, OF Columbia Lodge No.
last OF Brghts disease OF the kidneys, after long
and painful illness. His remains were by the family
nj iced In charge OF the Masonic fraternity, by whom
his funeral was attended Thursday afternoon.
The Grand Lodge will hold special meeting
Tuesday evening next, and the Grand Encampment
Friday evening next, to take fnal acton on the
subject OF the sxyeighth anniversary Of the Order.
The wisdom OF every Lodge and Encampment
should be represented In this matter In order that
there may no MISUNDERSTANDING In the details to he
determined upon.
wednesday night last the commodlous Lodge
room Of Ruth Lodge No. 9, Daughters OF Rebekah,
was literally crowded 20 that all standing room was
occupied with the members anu frien's OF that
organization assembled to listen 10 the rendition OF
musical and literary programme prepared Tor the
occasion, which consisted of instrumental music on
the violin, carionet, and guitar. by Messrs. Balluf
and Jardlne; readings, by Brothers d. II. Hays and
Mss des Woo ana canmpon
very amusing dialogue entitled uDoxeys Dlplo.
macy by Miss Edith Bushby, Miss Martha Kidd and
and mechanical effects. Brother Champion acted
as master OF ceremonies, and the occasion was
Grand Representative Dntonr, and quite number
Of the "worklng wheelhorses" OF the order. After
e nnsrpe ntea al e '
the blue-room AMI library-room, where ice-cream,
cakes, and similar refreshments were served In
abundance. Ruth No. has cause to be proud OF
her "house warming"
AT the adjourned meeting OF the Joint committee
on the sixty eighth anniversary held Tuesday night
dicated @ with ihe exception Of one LodSej t6a, all
are In favor OF public celebration Of the natal day
Of the Order It was unanimously decided to recon-
mend parade OF the Order In The afternoon, and
at night reception, lnvee, and supper It ia con-
te'uplated that the ladies OF the two Lodges OF
Daughters of Rebekah will welcome the guests to
previous dance,
10 anticipation that the grand boes Will sanction
the programme as arranged % the following commit
ledge, W. +. GalIiher, Andrew jackson, r.. g.
sI1mley and T. T. Spare on Reception and Leves
A. Norway. aud James A. Watt; on Banquet, j. Z.
Mason, John II. Seifert, e. T. Pe,tingill, Oliver
iourned for two weeks, when active operations will
commence.
extract from the letter Of "Rex," Washington cor
issi, on the subject of extra ofiic'ousness.
spondent Of the Sunday Capital, referred to In your
| last Washington letter, turned up blooming and
i se al a IF .or No
and Grand Patriarch. but he actually constituted
himself a committee Of 'One' to make the necessary
arrangements etc, and appeared before the joint
assemblage with a written programme OF what
| must be done. When requested by the joint COM
to learn the wishes OF the family he great
on sepS SS a% at hs ne Was az
to those who witnessed his capers. The great
'mogul' telegraphed the Grand Sire aud other ON
cias Of the \. q. l.. the death OF Past Grdud Sire
Moore, without paving the least attention to the
Grand Master and Grand Patriarch. How Is this for
cheek and assumption OF power?"
Naomi Lodge No. /, Daughters Of Rebskih has
| lnaugurated q new custom Of holding ts alternate
meetings the residences of members of the Lodge.
The regular business meetings are held at Moore's
Uan atF
nights, and the reunDn meetiDg1 at private houses
the second and fourth Mondlay nights. The places
| iugs The first meeting under the new departure
WAS held at the residences OF the N. g. In George
Monday evening the members, with their friends,
met at the residence OF Mrs. NJ. A. Giles, 2sl9 NJ
street, West Washington, and after music by a
| number Of young ladies' and gentlemen, the COIN
| pany partook OF generous repast. The next re-
| union will be announced "recelvlng night" Feb
ruary :. at which time the officers of the Lodge viii
appear In brand Official regalia, which has been
| ordered from Brother Mu'ell, III Springfield, Mass
acquainance with man." the aDaugnters' ihInI
applies equally to them; hence thesc pleasant re-
unions.
The recent dr Of the Patriarchs Militant In the
main saloon Of Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard, which
was rendered for their use through the llberalty O
Patriarch W. II. Richards, Accountant OF the Grand
Canton, was very well attended, and under the ein
cient command Of Capt. W. r. Gaiher the tactics
peculiar to the military branch OF the Order were
fully exemplined. Il Is prosposei to repeat the
drill once each month.
Fred d. Stuart Encampment No. I IL enjoying
"boOm" unprecedented In the annals OF the Encamp
menls Of this Jurisdiction Last Tuesday night al
of the degrees were conferred, and six new appica
lions for membership were received. II the spirit
OF the departed have knowledge OF The doings OF III
, mOrtas, then the spirit Of him after whom th
organization was named indeed happy that night.
It is not designed that the secretaries and scribe
only shall furnish the news for this column but eac
and every brother is invited to contribute The nam
OF the contributor, however, In required In each cas-
In order to establish the authenticity OF the news
Washington Lodge No. has adopted a revise,
code OF bylaws and submitted them to the Gram
Master for his approval.
J Metropolis Lodge No. 16 performed the in,ator
, third degree will be conferred next Friday evening
on which occasion we intend to be present, d.. v.
The creditablc turnout OF the membership las
Brother Greer, brought wildly back TO the minds
: the Older members the 'g0Od old days" when IN
3 members esteemed 1t sacred duty to obey the In
A Junction, 1--WE command you TO bury the dead" an
. when carriage funerals were unknown, except \
Z the most inclement weather. Brother Greer wa
n among those who were always faithful In seasO
4 aud out OF season In the performance OF this duty
and the attendance at his funeral was grateft
tribute TO his worth and zeal In the cause OF IN
j. order.
i Brother Amasa C0pp, of the Adjutant General
ONCE Is lying dangerously III at Garfield nOspita
n from the effects OF an accidental dislOcatiOn an
~ ~ will act unfavOrably on his recovery. Brother Cop
u holds his membership In q Lodge In New York, bl
n IL under the Of the sick committee OF BeicO
|. Lodge No. is, of this city.